Storms Leave Widespread Damage Across Islands | Yakima News

Yakima News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 9, 2026 · 1m

Hurricane Lowell slammed Hawaii’s western islands with brutal winds and torrential rain, knocking out power and toppling trees—even though its center missed the islands. Gusts hit 80 mph on Kauai, prompting water conservation and road closures as flood and mudslide risks lingered. Meanwhile, downgraded Hurricane Marie’s remnants wreaked havoc in Southern California, triggering dangerous surf and a dramatic sinkhole collapse in Malibu. Authorities across both regions scrambled to respond: schools shut, roads cleared, and communities braced for lasting impacts—proving storms’ true power lingers…